Meet Tony Little, the Gazelle

We'd like to think Tony Little believes in reincarnation. And if Tony Little were to be reincarnated, he would no doubt come back to this earth as a gazelle, the namesake of his favorite exercise machine. So it's actually a little touching that the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo has announced that it has named a newborn dama gazelle (a critically endangered species) after Tony. This guy is called "Little Tony," because he has a lot of energy and hops around a lot, giving him the appearance of a cracked-out informercial star who will do anything to sell you an elliptical. In a press release, Tony Little (the one in the lycra) said, "The birth of this amazing young gazelle is cause for great celebration. We owe a debt of gratitude to the wonderful people at the National Zoo for their dedication to research, conservation, and education. I encourage all Americans to support their efforts." Also, probably: "You can do it." One of Tony's most timeless moments, helping actress Darla Haun (who played the Malibu Sea Club Waitress on the "Baja Run" episode of Baywatch) through her "total body" workout, below:

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